Meet the 2001-02 Luvabulls
Cayce | Crystal | Dawn | Dee | Erica | Evadney | Gloria | Evadney | Gloria | Heather M | Heather T | Kate | Kelly | Kourtney | Laura | Lynnette | Lisa | Mary | Nicole | Olivia | Ona | Sundonia | Susan | Stephanie | Terita | Wynne
Cayce |
Age / Birth date: 22 / July 11, 1978
Hair Color: Dark brown
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
Occupation: Dancer/Student/Waitress
Marital status: Single
College: Scott Community College
Years as a Luvabull: Two
Favorite animal / pet: Sharks
Favorite food: Chinese food
Favorite song: "Stayin' Alive" and anything by Prince
I stay home to watch . . . Will & Grace
Lifetime ambition or goal: To own my own dance studio
Three words that describe me are: Enthusiastic, Funny, and Caring
Best advice or quote: "When life gets rough and you only got a dime in your pocket, go and get your shoes shined."
Greatest accomplishment: Running the Chicago Marathon
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Bali
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Talking with your mouth full
The person I most admire is . . . Kim Keller
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance!
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Crystal |
Age / Birth date: 23 / May 8, 1978
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'2"
Hometown: Hickory Hills, Illinois
Occupation: Group Fitness Instructor
Marital status: Single
College: Moraine Valley Community College
Years as a Luvabull: One
Favorite animal / pet: Horse
Favorite food: Mexican food
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Legends of the Fall
Song - Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven"
I stay home to watch . . . The Simpsons and Seinfeld
Lifetime ambition or goal: To own a dance studio and be a wonderful housewife
Three words that describe me are: Moody, Honest and Shy
Best advice or quote: "Always have fun and have no regrets."
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Travel the world
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When people litter
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance and meet different people
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 Dawn |
Age / Birth date: 22 / October 24, 1978
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'3"
Hometown: Lake Zurich, Illinois
Occupation: Teacher
Marital status: Single
College: University of Iowa
Years as a Luvabull: First Year
Favorite animal / pet: Kitten
Favorite food: Japanese and Italian food
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Pretty Woman
Song - You Say it Best
I stay home to watch . . . Ally McBeal and Dark Angel
Lifetime ambition or goal: To open my own dance studio
Three words that describe me are: Driven, Loyal and Enthusiastic
Best advice or quote: "Everything happens for a reason."
Greatest accomplishment: Achieving my goals
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Travel in Europe
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Bad driving
The person I most admire is . . . My best friend
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance and perform
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Dee |
Age / Birth date: 23 / October 26, 1977
Hair Color: Auburn
Height: 5'8"
Hometown: Orland Park, Illinois
Occupation: Exercise Specialist
Marital status: Single
College: Illinois State University
Years as a Luvabull: Two
Favorite animal / pet: My German Shepherd, Shadow
Favorite food: Italian food
Favorite movie and song: Movie - The Wedding Singer
Song - I Hope You Dance
I stay home to watch . . . Re-runs of Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy
Three words that describe me are: Optimistic, Humorous and Trusting
Best advice or quote: "Live life to the fullest, as if each day were your last."
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating college and living a wonderful life so far!
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Italy
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Slow people in the left lane!
The person I most admire is . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . We get the best seats in the house AND get to perform--a great combination.
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Erica |
Age / Birth date: 22 / March 27, 1979
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'3"
Hometown: Lake Zurich, Illinois
Occupation: Office Manager, Waitress and Student
Marital status: Single
College: Harper College
Years as a Luvabull: First year
Favorite animal / pet: Labrador Retriever
Favorite food: Calamari
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Return To Me
Song - Otis Redding's "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay"
I stay home to watch . . . Seinfeld and Will & Grace
Lifetime ambition or goal: To participate in a triathlon, becoming a personal trainer
Three words that describe me are: Loyal, Genuine and Friendly
Best advice or quote: "Always remain humble."
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Visit the lost city of Pompei or the pyramids of Egypt
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Being late or lied to
The person I most admire is . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to perform and I love entertaining audiences
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Evadney |
Age / Birth date: 24 / October 23, 1976
Hair Color: Dark brown
Height: 5'7"
Hometown: Lansing, Illinois
Occupation: Project Analyst
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois-Chicago
Years as a Luvabull: Third
Favorite animal / pet: Deer
Favorite food: Pasta and shrimp
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Love & Basketball
Song - Open My Heart
I stay home to watch . . . Girlfriends
Lifetime ambition or goal: Having a family
Three words that describe me are: Caring, Sarcastic and Diverse
Best advice or quote: "Always be honest to yourself."
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating from college
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Visit Africa
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When people don't think before they speak
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I like to dance and it makes me feel well rounded.
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Gloria |
Age / Birth date: 22 / May 22, 1978
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5'5" 1/2
Hometown: Lombard, Illinois
Occupation: Bartender
Marital status: Single
College: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Years as a Luvabull: Three
Favorite animal / pet: My puppy, Cuddles
Favorite food: Pizza and pasta
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Anything with Julia Roberts or Sandra Bullock
Song - Lenny Kravitz's "American Woman, Lone Star's - "Amazed"
I stay home to watch . . . Dawson's Creek and Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy in life and love
Three words that describe me are: Quiet, Honest and Loyal
Best advice or quote: "The road to success has many tempting parking spaces."
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls and proving everyone wrong who thought I wouldn't.
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Visit Ibiza, Spain My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who leave their blinker on after they change lanes
The person I most admire is . . . My sister Tina
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love dancing and the rush you get every time the lights go out and the starting line-ups are introduced.
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Heather M |
Age / Birth date: 24 / November 27, 1976
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Sales Representative
Marital status: Single
College: Western Michigan University
Years as a Luvabull: First year
Favorite animal / pet: Cats
Favorite food: Italian food
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Message in a Bottle
Song - Sade's "By Your Side"
I stay home to watch . . . Will & Grace and Sex in the City
Lifetime ambition or goal: To lead a long and happy life
Three words that describe me are: Outgoing, Funny and Laid-back
Best advice or quote: "Don't ever give up."
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating college
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Travel Europe
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Bad drivers
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . Basketball is my favorite sport and I love to dance.
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Heather T |
Age / Birth date: 25 / August 16, 1976
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'2"
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Occupation: Waitress
Marital status: Single
College: Michigan State University
Years as a Luvabull: One
Favorite animal / pet: My cat, Simba
Favorite food: Crab legs
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Footloose
Song - Janet Jackson's "Doesn't Really Matter"
I stay home to watch . . . Behind the Music on VH1
Lifetime ambition or goal: To become a music producer
Three words that describe me are: Happy, Energetic and Real
Best advice or quote: "Life is a stage, calling us to come and dance."
Greatest accomplishment: Becoming a Chicago Luvabull
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Italy
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Cigarette smoking
The person I most admire is . . . Madonna
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to perform.
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Kate |
Age / Birth date: 21 / September 1, 1979
Hair Color: Light brown
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: St. John, Indiana
Occupation: Student
Marital status: Single
College: Purdue Calumet University
Years as a Luvabull: Two
Favorite animal / pet: Dogs
Favorite food: Grilled cheese
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Moonstruck
Song - "Chances Are"
I stay home to watch . . . Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To have a family and a career
Three words that describe me are: Cheerful, Positive and Compassionate
Best advice or quote: "Don't look back, just forward."
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls twice
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Italy
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People that do not use their blinkers
The person I most admire is . . . There are two-my parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance.
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Kelly |
Age / Birth date: 25 / February 9, 1976
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'8"
Hometown: Galva, Illinois
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Marital status: Single
College: Northern Illinois University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Snake
Favorite food: Quesadillas!
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Annie
Song - Earth, Wind and Fire's "September"
I stay home to watch . . . The Sopranos
Lifetime ambition or goal: To never stop dancing
Three words that describe me are: Dramatic, Creative and Flashy
Best advice or quote: "When you know better, you do better." (Maya Angelou)
Greatest accomplishment: Graduation from college and getting a great job
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Visit Paris
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who take the easy way out of difficult things
The person I most admire is . . . My mom-she's a very strong woman and my good qualities come from her
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to broaden my dancing capabilities and represent the Chicago Bulls.
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Kourtney |
Age / Birth date: 22 / April 25, 1979
Hair Color: Light Brown
Height: 5'7"
Hometown: Orland Park, Illinois
Occupation: Dental office receptionist/dancer
Marital status: Single
College: Northern Illinois University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Monkey
Favorite food: Tuna
Favorite movie and song: Movie - West Side Story
Song - Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes"
I stay home to watch . . . Survivor and Saturday Night Live
Lifetime ambition or goal: To sing and dance on Broadway
Three words that describe me are: Determined, Organized and Outgoing
Best advice or quote: "Use every failure or obstacle as a learning experience."
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating from college in 4 years and on the Dean's List
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Hawaii and relax on the beaches
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who are lazy or rude
The person I most admire is . . . My sister because she is the most sincere and determined person I know. She is the best big sister anyone could ever have.
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to perform in front of the best audience for the most unbelievable city-Chicago!
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Laura |
Age / Birth date: 22 / May 18, 1979
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
Occupation: Dance Instructor
Marital status: Single
College: Columbia College
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Bull
Favorite food: Mint chip ice cream
Favorite movie and song: Movie - At the moment, Matrix
Song - Etta James' "At Last"
I stay home to watch . . . Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be dancing when I'm 70!
Three words that describe me are: Spunky, Dancing Girl
Best advice or quote: "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." (W.A. Nance)
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go somewhere the opposite of Chicago
My biggest pet peeve is . . . White socks with black shoes! Ick!
The person I most admire is . . . My mother-she's a saint
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It is a big chance to do what I love-meet new people, entertain a crowd and, of course, dance, dance, dance!
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Lynnette |
Age / Birth date: 24 / April 7, 1977
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Account Manager (sales)
Marital status: Single
College: University of Michigan
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Lizards
Favorite food: French fries
Favorite movie and song: Movie - "School Daze" by Spike Lee
Song - Deniece Williams' "Black Butterfly"
I stay home to watch . . . Powerpuff Girls
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be a choreographer of R&B music videos and open my own studio some day
Three words that describe me are: Energetic, Bold and Talkative
Best advice or quote: "Be yourself."
Greatest accomplishment:Starting my own college-level dance team
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Aruba
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People that chew with their mouths open
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love the challenge of keeping a crowd going by entertaining.
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Lisa |
Age / Birth date: 23 / March 8, 1978
Hair Color: Light brown with blond highlights
Height: 5'0"
Hometown: Loves Park, Illinois
Occupation: Yearbook publishing
Marital status: Single
College: Elgin Community College
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: My dog, Cady
Favorite food: Shrimp
Favorite movie: Center Stage
I stay home to watch . . . Music biographies
Lifetime ambition or goal: To dance as long as I can
Three words that describe me are: Enthusiastic, Positive and Fun
Best advice or quote: "Never stop dreaming!"
Greatest accomplishment: Becoming a Chicago Luvabull
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Hawaii, Italy or Australia
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Negative people
The person I most admire is . . . My mom and Walter Payton
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I can do what I love most… DANCE!
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Mary |
Age / Birth date: 26 / November 3, 1974
Hair Color: Light brown
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Occupation: Spanish teacher
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Years as a Luvabull: Three
Favorite animal / pet: My boxer, Dutchess
Favorite food: Pizza and gyros
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Austin Powers
Song - 'N Sync's "Pop"
I stay home to watch . . . Friends and Will & Grace
Lifetime ambition or goal: Have a family
Three words that describe me are: Perfectionist, Dedicated and Outgoing
Best advice or quote: "Be so good they can't ignore you!"
Greatest accomplishment: Becoming a teacher
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Backpack in Spain!
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who are late
The person I most admire is . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance, perform and watch basketball!
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Nicole |
Age / Birth date: 21 / May 4, 1980
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'2"
Hometown: McHenry, Illinois
Occupation: Student
Marital status: Single but engaged!
College: Concordia University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Dogs
Favorite food: Pepperoni pizza
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Dirty Dancing
Song - Tim McGraw's "My Best Friend"
I stay home to watch . . . Friends and NASCAR
Lifetime ambition or goal: To serve the Lord
Three words that describe me are: Spiritual, Passionate and Loving
Best advice or quote: "Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, live like it's heaven on earth!"
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Hawaii
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Traffic!
The person I most admire is . . . My fiancé and my parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to dance for a legendary basketball team!
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Olivia |
Age / Birth date: 24 / January 30, 1977
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Sunbury, Ohio
Occupation: Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Marital status: Single
College: Wright State University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Turtle
Favorite food: Nachos and chicken wings
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Gone With the Wind
Song - "Blue La-Di-Da"
I stay home to watch . . . Ally McBeal
Lifetime ambition or goal: To become a professional dancer/choreographer
Three words that describe me are: Loyal, Loving and Wild
Best advice or quote: "You only live once."
Greatest accomplishment: Moving to Chicago on my own
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Disney World
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Laziness
The person I most admire is . . . Bob Fosse
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It's something new.
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Ona |
Age / Birth date: 21 / September 17, 1979
Hair Color: Dark brown
Height: 5'0"
Hometown: Gaborone, Botswana
Occupation: Full-time student
Marital status: Single
College: Chicago State University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Dogs
Favorite food: Steak-actually meat, period!
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Song - Jewel's "Foolish Games"
I stay home to watch . . . Documentaries, early morning news and programming before 11 a.m., especially Good Morning America, The View and Oprah on occasion
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be extremely well read, rich in world travel and life experiences and to own a castle in Ireland that I visit 4 months out of the year!
Three words that describe me are: Fun, Fearless and Female
Best advice or quote: "Never give up on your childhood dreams." (My younger sister, Renga, 12 years old!)
Greatest accomplishment: Being in school
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Ireland, China and Japan
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Loud cell phone users anywhere… even those who drive past and I see them yelling at their contraptions through car windows!
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It compels me and it drives me to do what I enjoy most-competing everyday with myself.
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Sundonia |
Age / Birth date: 22 / May 22, 1979
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Hampton, Virginia
Occupation: Air Force ROTC-Ass. Regional Director of Admissions
Marital status: Single
College: Penn State University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Rabbit
Favorite food: Angel food cake with strawberries
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Love and Basketball
Songs - "You are Everything"
I stay home to watch . . . General Hospital
Lifetime ambition or goal: To operate and own a dance, music and art therapy center.
Three words that describe me are: Ambitious, Multi-faceted and Intuitive
Best advice or quote: "If is the wind and the storm that gives marble its shape and form."
Greatest accomplishment: Earning a commission as an Air Force officer
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to St. Lucia
My biggest pet peeve is . . .Pre-judging attitudes
The person I most admire is . . . My grandmother, my guardian angel
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It is an avenue for me to do what I love the most-dance.
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Susan |
Age / Birth date: 23 / September 24, 1977
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Dyer, Indiana
Occupation: Student
Marital status: Not married, but taken!
College: Indiana University (Biology) / Purdue University (M.B.A.)
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: I love dogs, especially my dog, Patches!
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Dumb & Dumber
Song - Madonna's "Crazy For You"
I stay home to watch . . . Temptation Island
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy, healthy and successful
Three words that describe me are: Motivated, Team Player and People Person
Best advice or quote: As Rob Schneider puts it, "You can do it!"
Greatest accomplishment: Finishing my M.B.A. in under two years
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Australia
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Slow drivers!
The person I most admire is . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I will not only meet a lot of great people, but I will be doing what I love-dancing!
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Stephanie |
Age / Birth date: 22 / January 11, 1979
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'7"
Hometown: Schaumburg, Illinois
Occupation: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Marital status: Single
College: Illinois State University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Dolphins
Favorite food: Pizza and Italian
Favorite movie and song: Favorite "Girl" movie - Center State
Song - any song by 'N Sync
I stay home to watch . . . Friends and Days of our Lives
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be in a music video
Three words that describe me are: Friendly, Talkative and Fun
Best advice or quote: "Keep your head up and keep smiling."
Greatest accomplishment:Making the Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Take a cruise to Hawaii
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Lying
The person I most admire is . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to perform and I get to do it for my favorite Chicago team!
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Terita |
Age / Birth date: 21 / August 28, 1979
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Financial Consultant
Marital status: Single
College: Southern Illinois University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Frog
Favorite food: Chicago (at Harold's)
Favorite movie and song: Movie - The Color Purple
Song - John Coltrane's "Blue Train"
I stay home to watch . . . Good Times
Lifetime ambition or goal: Enjoy each day of my life
Three words that describe me are: Friendly, Understanding and Sarcastic
Best advice or quote: "God is…"
Greatest accomplishment: Building a solid relationship with my family
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Montego Bay with my friends
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Negative thinkers
The person I most admire is . . . Each member of my family
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love dancing and basketball-it's perfect for me!
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Wynne |
Age / Birth date: 29 / August 25, 1972
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5' 4"
Hometown: Naperville
Occupation: Front desk manager
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois
Years as a Luvabull: Three
Favorite animal / pet: My dog, Babs
Favorite food: Anything covered in chocolate!
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Tommy Boy
Song - "Dancing Queen"
I stay home to watch . . . Who has time to watch TV?
Lifetime ambition or goal: Become Director of the Luvabulls
Three words that describe me are: Never too serious
Best advice or quote: "You will fail 100% of the times you don't try."
Greatest accomplishment: Becoming captain of the Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Venice, Italy
My biggest pet peeve is . . . A person who pushes their beliefs on others
The person I most admire is . . . Any strong woman
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It's a constant challenge and it makes me a better person
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